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Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Goodwill
Goodwill (gross)	$ 5,264.6	$ 5,211.2
Accumulated impairment losses	(772.6)	(772.6)
Goodwill	4,492.0	4,438.6
Currency translation adjustment	53.4
Post Consumer Brands
Goodwill
Goodwill (gross)	2,012.0	2,011.8
Accumulated impairment losses	(609.1)	(609.1)
Goodwill	1,402.9	1,402.7
Currency translation adjustment	0.2
Weetabix
Goodwill
Goodwill (gross)	942.7	889.5
Accumulated impairment losses	0.0	0.0
Goodwill	942.7	889.5
Currency translation adjustment	53.2
Foodservice
Goodwill
Goodwill (gross)	1,335.6	1,335.6
Accumulated impairment losses	0.0	0.0
Goodwill	1,335.6	1,335.6
Currency translation adjustment	0.0
Refrigerated Retail
Goodwill
Goodwill (gross)	793.6	793.6
Accumulated impairment losses	(48.7)	(48.7)
Goodwill	744.9	744.9
Currency translation adjustment	0.0
BellRing Brands
Goodwill
Goodwill (gross)	180.7	180.7
Accumulated impairment losses	(114.8)	(114.8)
Goodwill	65.9	$ 65.9
Currency translation adjustment	$ 0.0

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